Maltman

4.2(1,629 reviews)BarsGlasgow

Quick info

59-61 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 1LF, United Kingdom

£10–20

About Maltman

On Renfield Street near Central Station, Maltman is a Victorian pub with a large dining area serving brasserie-style food. The kitchen runs to steak pie and haggis, neeps and tatties, with haggis pie in peppercorn sauce among the plates on offer. Thistly Cross cider joins a wide selection of draft beer at the bar, and staff bring orders to the table. Weekends bring a DJ, and the bar gets busy with a wait on Saturday nights. Dogs are welcome in the room. Families with young kids can visit in the afternoons, though no children are allowed after 8pm.

Good to know

Reservations
Accepts reservations
Parking
Usually difficult to find a space
Accessibility
Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Good for kids
Good for kids

Menu & Prices

8 dishes · mains £7–9

Haddock Goujon Ciabatta£7.75
Chicken BLT Ciabatta£7.25
Halloumi Ciabatta£7.75
Sirloin Steak Ciabatta£8.75
Smashed Cheese Burger£6.75
Vegan Impossible® Burger£6.75

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Reviews

4.2/5

1,629 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention steak pie, haggis neeps and tatties, thistly cross cider and gin and tonics.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention steak pie, haggis neeps and tatties, thistly cross cider and gin and tonics.

Customer Review Summary

Diners repeatedly single out the steak pie and haggis, neeps and tatties as standout plates, with one reviewer also praising the haggis pie's peppercorn sauce alongside chips. The pub's atmosphere draws steady praise too, from a Saturday night soundtrack and DJ to quick bar service even when busy, and drink recommendations range from a recommended cider to well-poured gin and tonics and a crisp pint. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful, offering food and drink suggestions and making visitors feel at home. One reviewer found weekend music louder than expected, though noted it might be typical for the venue. A more pointed complaint comes from a Saturday afternoon visitor who found the pub noisy and busy with families and young children present, though that reviewer still called the drink selection and bar service good. Overall, food portions are described as generous and prices as reasonable, with more than one reviewer saying they'd return for another meal.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Google user
3 months ago
“Wonderful service with a crisp, refreshing pint. Will 100% return for a meal. Love it.”
Google user
3 months ago
“A wonderful pub for a quick or longer stay! We went nearly everyday our entirely stay and were never boring of any food or drink. The staff is friendly, helps out if you have any questions or need recommendations. Foodportions are big enough after a day wandering around the city. Thistly Cross is one of the best ciders, so give it a try when you hop in! The music on weekends was a little bit loud but maybe it's absolutely normal and me as a tourist wasn't used to it.”
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Google user
4 months ago
“We were in when it was quiet, no games on, but very friendly staff and quick service. I had the haggis, neeps and tatties. Twas fantastic! My husband had the steak pie, and he said it was really good.”
Google user
4 months ago
“Excellent service from Karen and her team. I was there last night and staff were friendly, professional, and genuinely kind - making me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. Great customer service and a credit to the company. Highly recommend.”
Google user
6 months ago
“Wait staff and food were fabulous. They made us feel at home and made appropriate suggestions for drinks and a meal.”

Google user
8 months ago
“Love the maltman. Great staff. Highly recommend anyone looking for a good atmosphere to catch up with friends or even go on your own. If I’m town on a Saturday night with the girls this is where I would go. Never any trouble. The dj is brilliant. Food is great too love their steak pie.”
Google user
8 months ago
“Was looking for a wee pub in town to get some good food during a trip to Glasgow. Good variety of food on the menu and something for everyone. Reasonably priced, good service and staff were friendly. Would visit again!”
Google user
1 year ago
“Noisy busy with young kids Unfortunately not a great experience here came for some drinks after lunch in town it’s Saturday afternoon and the place is busy and they even let families with toddlers and they scream every so often. Why would they allow young kids into the bar? The choice of drinks is good and the bar service is fine. Our gin and tonic’s excellent.”
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Google user
2 years ago
“Spent Saturday night in the Maltman. The atmosphere you want in any pub. The place was really busy, the soundtrack was excellent and not too long to wait at the bar to get served. Everyone in our party who had food really enjoyed it. Very close to central station for the train.”
Google user
4 years ago
“No kids after 8pm 😊 Food is decent. Has wide selection of draft beer, worth to visit. Haggis pie is right, especially love the peppercorn sauce. Goes really well with chips and pie 👍”

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Hours

Monday: 11 AM – 11 PM
Tuesday: 11 AM – 11 PM
Wednesday: 11 AM – 11 PM
Thursday: 11 AM – 11 PM
Friday: 11 AM – 1 AM
Saturday: 11 AM – 1 AM
Sunday: 11 AM – 11 PM

Highlights

“Traditional Victorian pub with large dining area serving brasserie-style food plus DJs at weekends.”

Great beer selection
Great wine list
Live music
Live performances
Sports
Popular for solo dining

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Accepts reservations
Dogs allowed
Dine-in
Good for kids
Food at bar
Casual
Onsite services
Arcade games
Beer
Dancing

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Food at bar
Casual
Onsite services
Arcade games
Beer
Dancing

Offerings· 6: Alcohol
Cocktails
Food
Free water refills
Hard liquor
Wine
Popular for· 1: Solo dining

Dining options· 1: Seating
Highlights· 5: Great beer selection
Great wine list
Live music
Live performances
Sports
Facilities· 1: Restroom

Crowd· 4: Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safespace
Accessibility· 2: Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking· 1: Usually difficult to find a space

Location

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Maltman

ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids

4.21,629

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haggis, neeps and tatties, live music, gluten free beers on tap

Place	Rating	Distance	Mentioned in reviews
MaltmanReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids	4.21,629	—	steak pie, haggis neeps and tatties, thistly cross cider
Shilling Brewing CompanyWheelchair accessible	4.5921	0.1 mi	pizza, house-brewed craft beer, former bank vault toilets
Rufus T Firefly	4.51,285	0.1 mi	white russian cocktails, rock and metal music, pool table
Drum & Monkey Glasgow	4.32,586	0.1 mi	haggis, neeps and tatties, live music, gluten free beers on tap